Hello North Rockland Families,

Today marks the 100th day of school - a time to reflect on learning and achievements. Across the district, students celebrated this milestone by dressing up in pajamas or their brightest, most vibrant colors.

In addition to the 100th-day festivities, we also had the privilege of participating in the 41st annual Rockland Read-In. This wonderful event brought together members of our Board of Education, administration and community to read with students across our schools. The Rockland Read-In promotes literacy and supports state learning standards through recreational reading, encouraging students to enjoy reading for pleasure. Our students dove into books, e-books, magazines and newspapers and we look forward to hearing which schools in Rockland County will have “the most minutes read.” Fingers crossed it’s North Rockland!

Earlier this week at the Town of Haverstraw Board Meeting, two NRCSD students and two teachers were recognized for outstanding contributions to our school community. NRHS students Daniella Ogunleye and Sandy Duplan received certificates of excellence for their perseverance and commitment to achievement, while Neary Education Center teacher Cree Sisco and Haverstraw Elementary teacher Hensie Rosarion were honored for their advocacy and dedication to the Haverstraw community in celebration of Black History Month. Congratulations to these inspiring individuals!

Another big shout-out goes to our Varsity Wrestling team for winning the Section One Championship for the first time since 2014! Kudos to our Varsity Boys Swim team for their impressive placing in Sections and to our Varsity Cheer team for taking first at the Arlington High School Mardi Gras Competition. Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Bowling team as well for winning the Section One Championship. Our athletes continue to set the bar high, break records and inspire excellence at NR - we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements!

With the weekend just around the corner, I want to remind everyone that there will be no school from February 17-21 for Mid-Winter Recess. I hope everyone enjoys this well-deserved break, takes some time to relax and comes back refreshed for the second half of the school year.

Kris Felicello

Superintendent of Schools

This exciting event brought together four hundred young musicians from across Rockland County in band, orchestra and mixed chorus. A special thank you to Daniel Orban, NRHS Marching Band and FMS Music Teacher, who served as the Site Chair and expertly organized this amazing event. His dedication, along with the hard work of all the students, music educators and families, made this event a true success! In just two days, with only twelve hours of practice time, these young musicians showed incredible talent and teamwork! View more pictures HERE!

A huge thank you to our incredible students, staff and families who contributed to raising funds for the Stony Point Seals 2025 Super Plunge, as well as to those who took the plunge on behalf of North Rockland Central School District this past Saturday! Thanks to your generous support, NRCSD raised over $10,000 to assist with children's medical expenses in North Rockland. Looking ahead to next year, Superintendent Felicello has pledged that if NRCSD can raise $20,000, he will take the plunge himself!

View a video of this year's Plunge HERE!

The 2025-26 budget continues our mission of providing a safe, caring and positive learning environment in which all students can achieve their maximum potential and acquire the skills, attitudes and abilities needed to succeed. It is the District's goal to provide our students with an exemplary experience while controlling taxes for our community. We understand the fiscal challenges that living in Rockland County pose and are committed to addressing these through strategic planning.

For the past 5 years, NRCSD has been committed to:

• 0% tax levy increase
• No additional funding requested through referendums
• Investing in program improvements and facility upgrades

View the February 4, 2025 Budget Presentation HERE.

Congratulations to the North Rockland Girls Bowling Team on winning the Section One Finals at the Fishkill Bowl with a total score of 5472 The girls easily dominated the field taking the lead in game one and continuing to build that lead each game. Gianna Varano led the girl’s individual competition with 1294 for the 6 game competition and a high game of 268. They will be competing New York State Bowling Championship on March 14th in Syracuse. We are so proud Raider Proud of you girls! A well-deserved win!! FYI, this is their TWENTIETH Section One win in a row! Check out the post HERE!

Congratulations to the varsity wrestling on winning their FIRST Section One Championship since 2014! We are so incredibly proud of all of the hard work our Red Raiders put in this season! Special shoutout to Amari Payton who is continuing his undefeated season by taking first place in the 131 weight class AND voted “Most Outstanding Wrestler” in the Section One Tournament!!

The six seniors on the varsity boys basketball team were recognized and celebrated before their game against Ramapo High School! Mc’d by Coach Hanlon, the seniors ran down the tunnel of their teammates, were greeted by their coaches with gifts in hand, and posed for a picture with their families and team. Congratulations to all of the seniors! We wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors! Check out more pictures HERE!

Last week, Varsity Ice Hockey hit the ice for their annual Shoulder Check game against White Plains. The #HT40 Foundation is all about bringing people together, checking in on those around us, and making kindness a contact sport. Before the puck dropped, both teams took a moment to place a hand on each other’s shoulders, symbolizing The Shoulder Check, pledging to be there for one another. Check out more pictures HERE!

Our Red Raider teams were busy this weekend. Our wrestlers battled on the mats, cheer brought the energy to new heights , and our track stars blazed through the Millrose Games. Check out last "Weekend Wins" HERE!

Congratulations, Coach Peggy Stead on being named the NY Volleyball Coaches Association Coach of the Year! This prestigious honor recognizes her dedication, leadership, and impact on the varsity boys volleyball program since its inception just four years ago. Under Coach Stead, the Red Raiders capped a historical season by winning the Section I Championship.

From day one, Coach Stead has been the driving force behind the team’s rapid rise. She has built a culture of hard work, unity, and resilience. Her unwavering commitment goes beyond the game; she uplifts her players, instills valuable life lessons, and challenges them to see the bigger picture both on and off the court. Under her guidance, North Rockland has quickly become a powerhouse in boys volleyball, upholding North Rockland's "Tradition of Excellence."

This award is a testament to the passion and perseverance she pours into her student-athletes every day. Her leadership has shaped a championship program and an even stronger team. She loves seeing the growth in her players and although the entire team is graduating we are all looking forward to seeing this program continue to grow!

North Rockland High School’s Spring Sports season begins on March 17, 2025.

• Online registration for North Rockland Athletics opens on February 17, 2025.

Fieldstone Middle School’s Spring Sports season begins on March 24, 2025.